The Temple of Confucius was first built by Kublai Khan in the Yuan Dynasty, and was restored and rebuilt on several occasions during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
In 1737, during the reign of Qing Emperor Qianlong, the major hall was renovated and was recovered with magnificent yellow glazed roof tiles. In 1860, when the worship of Confucius was further emphasized by the Qing Government, the temple under went extensive restoration which lasted until 1916.
It was the second largest Confucius Temple after the temple at Confucius hometown, Qufu, Shandong.
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Posted under Dongcheng, Temples by admin 12.02.2008
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The Yonghe Lamasery was built in the 33rd year of the Kangxi reign period of the Qing Dynasty (1694) to serve as a residence for Prince Yinzhen In the third year of the Yongzheng reign period (1725), it was renamed as the Yonghe Palace.After Yongzheng’s death in 1735, his coffin was placed in the temple
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Posted under Dongcheng, Temples by admin 20.01.2008
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Calligraphy on the floor, free of charge, but last only a few minutes
The building of good harvest
Playing Chinese Chess
Posted under Beijing Snapshots, Chongwen, Temples by admin 25.10.2006
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Main attractions: The oldest music in Beijing originating over 500 years ago, soothes the soul as you enter this temple-turned museum. The Jing music in the temple was listed as one of China’s national Oral & Non-Material Heritages this month. Read all »
Posted under Temples by admin 01.02.2006
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